Hi- I've had gas all along. My belly fills up and sounds like a concert or a tornado- especially at night. I've been told it can be because chewing slowly brings more air into the stomach.

Also, just today I'm having some discomfort along the band tubing- you know the spot- above above the port by a few inches on the left side. It's a bit of a sticking pain. Not awful and not all the time. I don't know if it's gas or if it's still part of healing and scar tissue, or if I moved the wrong way and hurt myself a bit. After almost 6 weeks I should be okay.

Of course I'm concerned that something has gone amiss and the band has gone wrong or something. I have been told that if that happens, and it is unusual, the pain is intense or one vomits, etc.

So, make me feel better. Someone tell me I'm having a bad gas day, or that they've had similar discomfort along the way.

Thanks,

Gwenn

I found out that I am very sensitive to artificial sweeteners. I know it sounds odd, but some of the side effects are gas, loud tummy noises, and extreme bloating. Perhaps you too are sensitive to artificial sweeteners. I didn't notice pre-banding because I only used sugar. Since being banded, I usually only drink water and 1/4 to a 1/2 cup of juice for my meds. Talk to you doc and see what he says. I hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes to you and yours!!!!!!